KOCHVILLE TOWNSHIP, MI — The Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration once again has recognized Glastender Inc. for excellence in workplace safety and health.

Glastender recently received renewal of its prestigious Michigan Safety and Health Achievement Recognition Program Award certification from the state, according to a Licensing and Regulatory Affairs news release.

MIOSHA established the award to recognize employers that have achieved workplace safety and health excellence far beyond their peers, the news release states. The MIOSHA program is part of the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs.

"Glastender is to be commended for its exemplary commitment to workplace safety and health. They have created a culture where protecting workers is a top priority," MIOSHA Director Martha Yoder said in a prepared statement. "This company has been a MSHARP site since 2011 and recognizes that a safe workplace provides the foundation for a productive workplace."

MSHARP helps small manufacturers develop, implement and continuously improve the effectiveness of their workplace safety and health management systems, the release states. It provides an incentive for employers to taken a proactive approach with regard to accident and illness prevention.

"MSHARP requires a comprehensive consultation visit, and the correction of all serious workplace safety and health hazards," Yoder's statement continued. "Glastender has developed a safety and health system that provides first-rate protection for their workers."

Some of Glastender's new improvements include:

Employees' involvement improved as production employees are included in a review of their work instructions and personal protection equipment risk assessments.

All mandated safety and health programs are reviewed annually.

Setting a numerical goal for submission of safety action items. These items are designed to report to management with suggestions for safety and health improvement.